The fantastic team behind Under The Bridge of Fear is THISCLOSE to wrapping up shooting on the third and final day before heading into the dungeons of post-production and editing. A beautiful, sunny Sunday in Vancouver allowed Emmanuelle to grab some great footage of our dynamic duo Producers, Ryan Catherwood and Simona Atias, as they candidly talked with us about the challenges and joys of producing a film-noir in 8 days(!!!!)
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“Under the Bridge of Fear” is a stylish film noir short inspired by the great noir thrillers of the 1940s and 50s. Written and directed by Mackenzie Gray, the film is produced by Ryan Catherwood and Simona Atias.
These photos from the set were taken by Crazy8s producer Diana Wilson on the first two days of the shoot, February 8th and 9th:... Read More …

“In the Deep” is a moving short film about a terminally ill young woman trying to reconnect with her father. The script was written by Orsy Szabo and Nimisha Mukerji; is directed by Nimisha; and stars Orsy in the lead role of Jodi. The producers are Anand Raghavan and Haydn Wazelle.
The following photos from the set were taken by Crazy8s producer Diana Wilson on the first two days of the shoot, February 8th and ... Read More …

A science fiction film with a dark sarcastic edge, “Braindamage” imagines a future when our minds are no longer our own. Written and directed by Matt Leaf, the film is produced by Victoria Angell.
These photos from the set were taken by Crazy8s producer Diana Wilson on the first two days of the shoot: Friday and Saturday, February 8th and 9th:... Read More …

Directed by Ryan Haneman,”Manstruation” is an unapologetic role-reversal comedy that imagines a time when men begin having periods.
This photo from the set in Maple Ridge was taken by Crazy8s producer Diana Wilson on the second day of the shoot, on Saturday, February 9th:... Read More …

Directed by Jane Hancock, “When I Saw You” is a playful film about the “Missed Connections” ads written by people who wished they were brave enough to speak up at the time.
Here on some on-set photos taken by Crazy8s producer Diana Wilson on the first two days of the shoot, Friday and Saturday, February 8th and 9th:... Read More …

Set in 1949, Under The Bridge of Fear showcases plenty of nostalgia, from costuming to hair-styles, and even entertainment from a by-gone era. A few sassy women behind Vancouver’s thriving (and growing) burlesque scene, including the legendary Burgundy Brixx, Nicky Ninedoors and Voracious V, have brought their formidable shimmy-ing talents to the set for a visually stunning and sexy scene!
Watch below as Emmanuelle captures the ladies in all of their glory as ... Read More …

Scottish forward Kenny Miller may be moving slightly toward the ‘he’s so uncool he’s cool’ territory with a number of Vancouver Whitecaps fans, which roughly translates as ‘he can’t be that bad again, surely?’ (Photo by Ian Lindsay, PNG)

Every story has to be about something I suppose or, to put it another way, we human beings are hard-wired to turn a series of random events into an overarching narrative in a depressingly futile attempt to prevent the world around us from seeming as chaotic as it actually is.
And nowhere is this predilection for order more evident than in the minds of sports fans, who have the capacity to see more patterns than ... Read More …

The team behind the Crazy 8’s production of local legend Writer-Director Mackenzie Gray’s film, Under The Bridge of Fear, have been so hard at work over the last 48 hours of shooting, that they haven’t had a minute to give you all a sneak- peek into the madness of an 8 day film production.
Fear not, hungry film fans, the gracious and talented Emmanuelle Prompt has shot a great teaser to give you a ... Read More …

Great Thursday night clinic this week. We are already into week 3 and the planned runs are starting to ramp up. Turned into a beautiful crisp evening for a great run with a great group of people. As I’ve stated below in earlier posts I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about running in a group environment. I actually now start looking forward to the opportunity. It’s nice to have the distraction of ... Read More …

Random Acts of Kindness Week runs from Monday to Sunday, February 11-17 (Image from iStockphoto.com)

Imagine a medicine so powerful that it not only heals the patient, but also the caregiver. Imagine its benefits spread like a virus, from person to person to person. Imagine its positive effects can be passed in just a moment of contact. Now, imagine this medicine is available to everyone for free and in unlimited supply.
A miracle drug? No, it is the power of human kindness.
Kindness is not only good for the recipient, ... Read More …

This morning at 9:00 am, many of the Crazy8s filmmakers (not all of them, but at least one producer or director representative from each team) assembled at Crazy8s head office to receive their $1,000 cash and last-minute good wishes from Crazy8s producers Diana Wilson and Erik Paulsson before heading out straight into production. The clock starts now. From here, teams have eight days to shoot, edit and post their films, before delivering them on February ... Read More …

For lovebirds around the world, February 14th is a special date. A few weeks after the craziness of the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to take the time to celebrate our significant other.
Some couples celebrate each other by exchanging chocolates, flowers, perfume, a romantic dinner on the town or one cooked specially at home. My friend, Chef Rob Feenie has a shared a great recipe on the chef’s blog site “The Dish” for ... Read More …

My wife and I love Italy, everything about it: the food, the wine, and the people. At home, I cook Italian for us and the kids most evenings – you know what they say “Happy wife, happy life”!
So for Valentine’s Day dinner, it has to be Italian. I wanted to share this recipe with any of you fellas (or ladies) out there who may be looking to impress your Valentine with a romantic, home-cooked ... Read More …

Just before I head out for my runs, I often look outside my window and see what mother nature is calling for the day. I decide at that moment how I am going to dress for the weather. It can be tricky though at times when the weather changes for the worse right in the middle of your run. To conquer all-weather conditions I often wear a hat to keep my head warm and to ... Read More …

Aquarium explorers enjoy the sights and sounds as they get their "sea legs" on the vessel. Photo credit: Wally R. Chin, c/o One Ocean Expeditions.

By John Nightingale, Ph.D., president and CEO of Vancouver Aquarium
As our group travels to the Antarctic Peninsula, we have sailed from Ushuaia at the tip of South America, to northeast to the Falkland Islands, and now we are going to South Georgia Island. It took a full day and two nights to get from Ushuaia to the Falkland Islands. Most of our explorers used the time to get their cabins organized, gear stowed, ... Read More …

Like a sprinter that has come out of the blocks running the 200 metre dash, we stop to have a look at how the Canucks are doing and how they have positioned themselves in this shorten season. As they have reached a little over 1/5 (20.8%) point in the 48 games, the Canucks are right with the front-runners in the Western Conference sitting in third position with 14 points (6-2-2) and lead the Northwest Division ... Read More …

It seems to be warming up here in Fort Nelson, only minus 16C with a slight wind this morning. It’s even starting to get a bit lighter out by the time we’re nearing the end of our training run. Well, you can see some lighter sky on the eastern horizon. I like that.
We tackled hills today and everyone did amazing. I’ve always compared hills to push-ups, I don’t really like either of them, but ... Read More …

It’s an exciting weekend in the Lower Mainland as we all get set to enjoy the first ever Family day. There are special Family Day events all around the Lower Mainland, plus loads of Valentine’s Day events and Lunar New Year Events, and a smattering of other event, too! Check out yoyomama.ca to find a full list of events to help you plan an awesome weekend.
Lunar New Year: Lantern Making Workshop
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